Bangkok (BKK) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,552
miles
13,763
kilometers
7,431
nautical miles

🕐 16h 47m
Flight Time
🧭 N (8°)
Direction
🌍 -13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,552 13,683
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,552 13,683
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,552 12,828
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,552 12,828
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,552 17,104
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,552 12,828
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Chicago, your watch will be 13 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to ORD route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,552 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 8° from Bangkok. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8,552 miles (13,763 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BKK to ORD typically take around 16h 47m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,552 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.